Aspergillus Lung Disease in Patients with Sarcoidosis: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

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PMID:
21327836
Owner:
NLM
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Publisher

Abstract/OtherAbstract:

Chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis (CCPA) has been associated with advanced lung diseases. Pulmonary sarcoidosis, a granulomatous inflammatory disorder, is associated with CCPA. We identified CCPA in 2% of cases in a large cohort of sarcoidosis patients. We found a lack of response to medical treatment and poor outcome in this subgroup.